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PS- Dont think I haven't noticed your avatar either. Dont they have Uhauls in Houston? You are free to move out of state you know.

Not sure why you have taken such a nasty disposition toward me but it is duly noted. Glad you noticed my avatar because I do plan on getting out of this flea-ridden state just as soon as I can. Have a great day Willimeana.

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Diagnosed in May of 2010 with teh AIDS.

PCP Pneumonia . CD4 8 . VL 500,000

TRIUMEQ - VALTREX - FLUOXETINE - FENOFIBRATE - PRAVASTATIN - CIALIS

Numbers consistent since 12/2010 - VL has remained undetectable and CD4 is anywhere from 275-325

Well being a fellow Texan, I have to agree with Willy. I may not agree with everything here, but i can't imagine living anywhere else. Job market is better here than most places, no state tax, cost of living is less. The sexy cowboys themselves are a great benefit. Never bogged down in 12 inches of snow. Plus i can hop on a plane here in dallas and be just about anywhere in the country within 2 to 4 hours.

Well being a fellow Texan, I have to agree with Willy. I may not agree with everything here, but i can't imagine living anywhere else. Job market is better here than most places, no state tax, cost of living is less. The sexy cowboys themselves are a great benefit. Never bogged down in 12 inches of snow. Plus i can hop on a plane here in dallas and be just about anywhere in the country within 2 to 4 hours.

Also, hmm, Texans stand up for their gays. New Yorkers not so much...watch all the way through...

Rick Perry was a 'D-Average' student at Texas A&M who has never held a real job in his life with the exception of a four year stint in the Air Force. The people of this state have kept this idiot in state office, Texas legislature, Agriculture Commissioner, Lt. Governor and Governor (3 terms). It really doesn't speak well for the voters here because he is a gaffe-prone idiot who is killing medicaid. The Los Angeles Times wrote that under Perry, "working Texans increasingly have been priced out of private healthcare while the state's safety net has withered."

There are a lot of good things about Texas but this state is all about 'small southern politics.' Texas is no better, politically, than Louisiana.

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Diagnosed in May of 2010 with teh AIDS.

PCP Pneumonia . CD4 8 . VL 500,000

TRIUMEQ - VALTREX - FLUOXETINE - FENOFIBRATE - PRAVASTATIN - CIALIS

Numbers consistent since 12/2010 - VL has remained undetectable and CD4 is anywhere from 275-325

Rick Perry was a 'D-Average' student at Texas A&M who has never held a real job in his life with the exception of a four year stint in the Air Force. The people of this state have kept this idiot in state office, Texas legislature, Agriculture Commissioner, Lt. Governor and Governor (3 terms). It really doesn't speak well for the voters here because he is a gaffe-prone idiot who is killing medicaid. The Los Angeles Times wrote that under Perry, "working Texans increasingly have been priced out of private healthcare while the state's safety net has withered."

There are a lot of good things about Texas but this state is all about 'small southern politics.' Texas is no better, politically, than Louisiana.

i have held the belief that "nationalism" thinking can blind people with false pride. It can be difficult for some to admit.the same thinking goes on at the state level.nothing wrong with pride per se but when it clouds your ability to see reality...

Thats right you bitter queens Jan and Jen are coming to San Antonio!!! Take that!

*sticks tongue out*

LOL..doing the whole nine yards this year Will, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, (with Creighton and Santi) Birmingham Alabama, Memphis and Atlanta, (with Jeff) can't wait to see all my best AMG buddies again, looking forward to catching up again Will.

Can't wait to see you Dachs, and looking forward to meeting Sammers (I hope).

LOL..doing the whole nine yards this year Will, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, (with Creighton and Santi) Birmingham Alabama, Memphis and Atlanta, (with Jeff) can't wait to see all my best AMG buddies again, looking forward to catching up again Will.

ArohaJan

Oh, the Sammers will be there with bells on. Can't wait to meet you all.

Seroconverted: Early 80sTested & confirmed what I already knew: early 90s

Current regimen: Atripla. Last regimen: Epzicom, Sustiva (since its inception with NO adverse side effects: no vivid dreams and NONE of the problems people who can't tolerate this drug may experience: color me lucky )Past regimensFun stuff (in the past): HAV/HBV, crypto, shingles, AIDS, PCP

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

Ah, so you're a Hoosier? Me too. I was born in Fort Wayne, but moved back to the Greater Cleveland area when I was but a toddler. I still toddle from time to time, but that's a whole other thread.

I'm visiting my Aunt & Uncle for a few days before AMG this year. She's watching after Miss Lily while I attend. And Cleveland? Way cooler city than many believe. Bill and I spent many of weekends there. We'd take the camper and stay in a campground that was real close to the nightlife action. I still have my autographed Suzanne Westenhoefer Tshirt from when we saw her perform at a comedy club.

I won't tell the story of the one time he let me drive his conversion van pulling that damn camper. I'll just say that I forgot it was back there.

I'm considering moving to Columbus, OH. I think it's about time to live amongst the gays. It's one of the most gay friendly cities in the US. I can't find the study, but I know I read that somewhere.

So how long has this been going on even here in Albuquerque, I live amongst the gays, and just about any other ethnic race you can think of...........where the hell do you live again? if you would have moved toColumbus yrs. ago we wouldn't be having this discussion, now would we

HUGS

DEN

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"it's so nice to be insane, cause no-one ask you to explain" Helen Reddy cc 1974

So how long has this been going on even here in Albuquerque, I live amongst the gays, and just about any other ethnic race you can think of...........where the hell do you live again? if you would have moved toColumbus yrs. ago we wouldn't be having this discussion, now would we

HUGS

DEN

After Bill died, I moved to the burbs of Columbus (Pataskala). I had to move back to my mother's home after I got sick the last time. I couldn't quite make the big move to a real city....lol I've only recently doing things out of my comfort zone. I live in an area where there is NO diversity and only a few gays.